Homemade Mac and Cheese
This Creamy Mac & Cheese recipe with Pork Sausage and Caramelized Onions is cozy, flavorful, and the kind of dinner that feels special…without any extra effort.
Pork is the perfect protein option when life gets busy and was the perfect addition to this simple mac and cheese recipe. It cooks up fast, adds bold flavour, and works in everything from weeknight dinners to comfort food classics like this.
It’s proof you don’t need to be a chef to make something that looks (and tastes) this good.
Quick, versatile, and totally satisfying...
MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE
Ingredients
1 lb pork sausage or ground pork
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 tsp salt
½ tsp sugar (optional)
700 g elbow macaroni
3 tbsp butter
⅓ cup flour
1½ cups oat milk (or milk)
½ cup cream
¼ tsp each garlic + onion powder
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large skillet, cook sausage or ground pork until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, cook onions with oil, salt, and sugar for 10–15 minutes until golden and caramelized. Set aside with sausage.
Cook pasta until al dente; drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
Melt butter in the same skillet, whisk in flour, and cook 1–2 minutes. Slowly add milk and cream, whisking until smooth and thick. Season with spices, salt, and pepper.
Stir in cheddar until melted and creamy.
Add pasta, sausage (or ground pork), and onions; toss to coat. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.
Serve warm topped with extra cheddar and herbs.
